Charming Traditional on almost level lot. Wonderful outdoor garden & deck. Detached office, family room upstairs w/built-in small appliances. Hdwd floors. Close to transportation to S.F. Solano restaurants & shops.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
4,000 sq ftLot Size
$850Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Bonnie Hirsch•DRE #00428813• Compass
Bought with Chris Cohn•DRE #00517934• The GRUBB Company
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40078846
Redfin Estimate
$1,613,311
$853K since sold in January 2013$0 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 2.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.66M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40592621
Dec 21, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Nov 28, 2012
Price Changed
*
Oct 12, 2012
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40078846
Jun 21, 2005
Sold
$775,000
$409/sq ft
May 31, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 9, 2005
Listed
$775,000
$409/sq ft
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Charming Traditional on almost level lot. Wonderful outdoor garden & deck. Detached office, family room upstairs w/built-in small appliances. Hdwd floors. Close to transportation to S.F. Solano restaurants & shops.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27114185
Aug 11, 1997
Sold
$348,500
$184/sq ft
Jul 16, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jun 16, 1997
Listed
$348,500
$184/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 29, 1989
Sold
$390,000
$206/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,781 (+2.3%)
$640,583 + $314,009
$954,592
2024
$13,475 (+1.9%)
$628,023 + $307,852
$935,875
2023
$13,230 (+1.4%)
$615,709 + $301,816
$917,525
2022
$13,043 (+0.4%)
$603,637 + $295,899
$899,536
2021
$12,992 (+4.4%)
$591,801 + $290,098
$881,899
2020
$12,439 (+1.5%)
$580,198 + $284,410
$864,608
2019
$12,249 (+3.0%)
$574,249 + $281,494
$855,743
2018
$11,897 (+1.6%)
$562,990 + $275,975
$838,965
2017
$11,712 (+0.3%)
$541,129 + $265,259
$806,388
2016
$11,673 (−0.3%)
$541,129 + $265,259
$806,388
2015
$11,713 (+0.9%)
$530,519 + $260,058
$790,577
2014
$11,610 (+1.9%)
$512,315 + $251,135
$763,450
2013
$11,389 (+39.1%)
$512,315 + $251,135
$763,450
2012
$8,185 (−21.3%)
$564,328 + $195,672
$760,000
2011
$10,406 (+3.5%)
$409,509 + $141,991
$551,500
2010
$10,053 (+7.6%)
$530,542 + $183,958
$714,500
2009
$9,343 (−11.0%)
$530,542 + $183,958
$714,500
2008
$10,496
$504,924 + $175,076
$680,000
Tax history for 1519 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,781 (+2.3%)
$640,583 + $314,009
$954,592
2024
$13,475 (+1.9%)
$628,023 + $307,852
$935,875
2023
$13,230 (+1.4%)
$615,709 + $301,816
$917,525
2022
$13,043 (+0.4%)
$603,637 + $295,899
$899,536
2021
$12,992 (+4.4%)
$591,801 + $290,098
$881,899
2020
$12,439 (+1.5%)
$580,198 + $284,410
$864,608
2019
$12,249 (+3.0%)
$574,249 + $281,494
$855,743
2018
$11,897 (+1.6%)
$562,990 + $275,975
$838,965
2017
$11,712 (+0.3%)
$541,129 + $265,259
$806,388
2016
$11,673 (−0.3%)
$541,129 + $265,259
$806,388
2015
$11,713 (+0.9%)
$530,519 + $260,058
$790,577
2014
$11,610 (+1.9%)
$512,315 + $251,135
$763,450
2013
$11,389 (+39.1%)
$512,315 + $251,135
$763,450
2012
$8,185 (−21.3%)
$564,328 + $195,672
$760,000
2011
$10,406 (+3.5%)
$409,509 + $141,991
$551,500
2010
$10,053 (+7.6%)
$530,542 + $183,958
$714,500
2009
$9,343 (−11.0%)
$530,542 + $183,958
$714,500
2008
$10,496
$504,924 + $175,076
$680,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Jul 8, 2025 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Install new windows in existing locations and one french door.
Remodel
Jul 8, 2025 • Final
Building/residential/al/alteration
Remodel a kitchen and a bathroom. Construct a new closet in an existing bedroom and install new french doors and windows.
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERKELEY PARK MAP #2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,897
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,063
Building Sq. Ft: 2,041
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BERKELEY PARK LOT 2 BLK D
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Built-In Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 144
Garage / Carport Type: Built In
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,000
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: D
Acres: 0.0918
Depth Footage: 100
Front Footage: 40
Zoning Code: R-6
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,897
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 1965
County: Contra Costa County
APN: 5713500121
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kensington Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
5/10
El Cerrito Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 85° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Kensington, CA • 94707
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.53M – $1.86M
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